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497 CFK

1993 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

175,880 mi
Last recorded175,880 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration497 CFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2006 175,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2005 159,388 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 159,388 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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497 CFK is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 141,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 497 CFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 497 CFK registered?

497 CFK is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is 497 CFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 497 CFK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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